Onboard sound issues

Antrel · 07-16-2008, 01:16 AM

recently installed an MSI K8N Neo4-F motherboard with on-board sound. I had to go through Realtek to get the latest sound drivers available for Windows Vista (my OS), and the tuning picks up my music files and sound effects, but I don't get any sound from my output device. I've tried multiple devices and switching around slots. My microphone registers fine, however, and friends over a VOIP program were able to hear me speak with them, though I couldn't hear them.

I'm wondering if this sounds like defective drivers or maybe a defective motherboard.

Thanks for your time.

vladimirb · 07-16-2008, 03:05 AM

Hey mate and welcome to TSF... ^-^
Could you post your system specifications please...
Maybe it is better to go on MSI site and download sound driver there...
Here is the link:
http://www.msi.com.tw/
Hope this will help you mate...

Antrel · 07-16-2008, 10:51 AM

I tried the MSI site before but it only offers drivers for XP/2000. I gave them a shot anyway and I get the error "rtkvac.sys not found!" prior to installation.

Windows Vista Home Premium
MSI K8N Neo4-F
AMD Athlon 64 x2 Dual Core Processor 3800+
3.00 GB RAM
Radeon X1600 Series 256-bit
550W PSU

~~OMGmissinglink~~ · 07-16-2008, 11:18 AM

Try Realtek:

http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/...&GetDown=false

check "accept" viola ...vista drivers

Antrel · 07-16-2008, 12:59 PM

Downloaded and installed them. Unfortunately, still no sound. The mixer does pick up the audio, it just doesn't come out the output device. I can't hear anything. I'm thinking the port might be bad on the motherboard if nothing's muted and the drivers aren't helping.

~~OMGmissinglink~~ · 07-16-2008, 04:29 PM

Are you plugging in the rear sound ports? double check your connected in the correct port, and there is a HD setup test configurator open and test speaker output. check volume controlls none are muted and the sliders are raised enough.

**Pharaohz** · 07-16-2008, 09:04 PM

Make sure your not on digital output. Check under the windows settings (speaker icon next to the clock that your not muted. ALso while here enter advanced check the microphone. click advanced again and check the boost mic option. Then mute the mic. This shouldnt mute it if you are using a third party program like in Counter Strike or Vent or Teamspeak. But it will make for a much cleaner feed for others to hear you.

Lastly, make sure you have the onboard audio on in your bios.

vladimirb · 07-16-2008, 11:30 PM

Hey mate,
do you see little speaker next to the clock in system tray???
If you see little speaker, then go to Sound and Audio Devices in Control panel and check options...
also, realtek makes icon for options in Control Panel to so look there for Realtek manager...

07-16-2008, 01:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
Antrel Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 5 OS: Windows Vista	Onboard sound issues recently installed an MSI K8N Neo4-F motherboard with on-board sound. I had to go through Realtek to get the latest sound drivers available for Windows Vista (my OS), and the tuning picks up my music files and sound effects, but I don't get any sound from my output device. I've tried multiple devices and switching around slots. My microphone registers fine, however, and friends over a VOIP program were able to hear me speak with them, though I couldn't hear them. I'm wondering if this sounds like defective drivers or maybe a defective motherboard. Thanks for your time.

07-16-2008, 03:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
vladimirb Hardware Team Tech Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina Posts: 1,447 OS: xp pro sp3, Server 2003 My System	Re: Onboard sound issues Hey mate and welcome to TSF... ^-^ Could you post your system specifications please... Maybe it is better to go on MSI site and download sound driver there... Here is the link: http://www.msi.com.tw/ Hope this will help you mate... __________________ Realm: Bronze Dragonflight - EU Undead Rogue --- Level 70 --- Spec: Combat Orc Shaman --- Level 70 --- Spec: Elemental Tauren Warrior --- Level 70 --- Spec: Protection Troll Priest --- Level 59 --- Spec: Shadow

07-16-2008, 10:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
Antrel Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 5 OS: Windows Vista	Re: Onboard sound issues I tried the MSI site before but it only offers drivers for XP/2000. I gave them a shot anyway and I get the error "rtkvac.sys not found!" prior to installation. Windows Vista Home Premium MSI K8N Neo4-F AMD Athlon 64 x2 Dual Core Processor 3800+ 3.00 GB RAM Radeon X1600 Series 256-bit 550W PSU

07-16-2008, 11:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
~~OMGmissinglink~~ Troubled Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,535 OS: XP Pro sp2 My System	Re: Onboard sound issues Try Realtek: http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/...&GetDown=false check "accept" viola ...vista drivers

07-16-2008, 12:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
Antrel Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 5 OS: Windows Vista	Re: Onboard sound issues Downloaded and installed them. Unfortunately, still no sound. The mixer does pick up the audio, it just doesn't come out the output device. I can't hear anything. I'm thinking the port might be bad on the motherboard if nothing's muted and the drivers aren't helping.

07-16-2008, 04:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
~~OMGmissinglink~~ Troubled Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,535 OS: XP Pro sp2 My System	Re: Onboard sound issues Are you plugging in the rear sound ports? double check your connected in the correct port, and there is a HD setup test configurator open and test speaker output. check volume controlls none are muted and the sliders are raised enough.

07-16-2008, 09:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
Pharaohz TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 606 OS: Windows XP Home My System	Re: Onboard sound issues Make sure your not on digital output. Check under the windows settings (speaker icon next to the clock that your not muted. ALso while here enter advanced check the microphone. click advanced again and check the boost mic option. Then mute the mic. This shouldnt mute it if you are using a third party program like in Counter Strike or Vent or Teamspeak. But it will make for a much cleaner feed for others to hear you. Lastly, make sure you have the onboard audio on in your bios. __________________ I am the way, the truth and the life.No one comes to the father, Except through me. John 14:6 Wrench: "When they make an SLI that's not buggy we'll let you know" OMG: "Noooooppeeee! we build pc's.. we don't manufacture mobo's"

07-16-2008, 11:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
vladimirb Hardware Team Tech Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina Posts: 1,447 OS: xp pro sp3, Server 2003 My System	Re: Onboard sound issues Hey mate, do you see little speaker next to the clock in system tray??? If you see little speaker, then go to Sound and Audio Devices in Control panel and check options... also, realtek makes icon for options in Control Panel to so look there for Realtek manager... __________________ Realm: Bronze Dragonflight - EU Undead Rogue --- Level 70 --- Spec: Combat Orc Shaman --- Level 70 --- Spec: Elemental Tauren Warrior --- Level 70 --- Spec: Protection Troll Priest --- Level 59 --- Spec: Shadow